Letter: Stranger's gift makes the day

Posted: June 28, 2012 - 12:35am

Sometimes we could all use a little good news. That’s in part what this letter is about.

On June 23, my sister and I were purchasing dog and cat food to take to an animal rescue in Anton. As we were beginning to leave the dog food aisle, a gentleman commented that with all the food on our flatbed carts he believed we had more animals than him.

My sister replied that we both had pets but were buying the food to take to an animal rescue.

He said he would like to give something to help. This kind and caring gentleman gave my sister a $100 bill and commented “those folks are having a tough time.”

As we left, we realized we did not ask his name. When we got to the rescue, we told Sheila the story and gave her the money. She, of course, asked his name.

We had to admit that we were so overwhelmed that we did not think to ask.

As I mentioned, this letter has a few parts.

First, this event made me realize that even with all the bad things happening daily, there is still good in the world.

Also, it made me grateful that I live in a region where there are caring people, even though a stranger.

Finally, and most of all, I want to thank the gentleman. The rescue was grateful, but I am probably more so. You sir, reminded me how wonderful people can be. God bless you.

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